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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 January 2024, 18:09
Replies: 19
Views: 873
Posted By GuyC
How about putting it in a marina berth on a...

How about putting it in a marina berth on a Versadock or similar? Obviously there is the cost of the dock but they do come up second hand quite frequently.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 16 January 2024, 18:01
Replies: 8
Views: 596
Posted By GuyC
Is that not 6 knots whilst towing and 10 knots...

Is that not 6 knots whilst towing and 10 knots otherwise. It brings back happy memories though - I worked in a boat yard on the Ferry Nab road in the early 90's.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 October 2023, 19:43
Replies: 3
Views: 494
Posted By GuyC
My guess is that it would be a custom extrusion. ...

My guess is that it would be a custom extrusion. You may find an aluminium extrusion company has something similar - The G James (Australian) catalogue has a few extrusions called rope rails so you...
Forum: Engines & props 27 September 2023, 06:06
Replies: 51
Views: 3,965
Posted By GuyC
In fairness that bloke was (and probably still...

In fairness that bloke was (and probably still is) a bit of an unpleasant (to use a diplomatic word) individual.

His posts were designed to attract incoming fire and hence anything useful was lost...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 23 September 2023, 21:18
Replies: 5
Views: 425
Posted By GuyC
https://www.rib.net/forum/f8/boatshow-this-weekend...

https://www.rib.net/forum/f8/boatshow-this-weekend-82326.html
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 23 September 2023, 18:18
Replies: 5
Views: 425
Posted By GuyC
sounds less painful than taking a poodle up there.

sounds less painful than taking a poodle up there.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 September 2023, 07:32
Replies: 23
Views: 1,446
Posted By GuyC
I've got restricted access and you just learn to...

I've got restricted access and you just learn to sit on the tube / lean out / walk on the tube (depending on conditions and surefootedness) when you are going past the seat. Having a grab handle on...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 September 2023, 14:24
Replies: 11
Views: 971
Posted By GuyC
It's funny how age compresses time - 2016.

It's funny how age compresses time - 2016.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 September 2023, 14:23
Replies: 11
Views: 971
Posted By GuyC
Sadly they've had a bit of practice at it...

Sadly they've had a bit of practice at it recently. At least it is at the end of the season*

*season is a very loose term when it comes to describing suitable conditions for boating out of...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 08 September 2023, 19:04
Replies: 78
Views: 3,342
Posted By GuyC
The overcrowding is one thing but I think they...

The overcrowding is one thing but I think they were also feeling the effects of pollution with so many ships all with their generators going. If the geography naturally limits the number of vessels,...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 September 2023, 20:08
Replies: 8
Views: 886
Posted By GuyC
I keep mine at Southampton Dry Stack and I would...

I keep mine at Southampton Dry Stack and I would definitely recommend it. You give them a call with about an hours notice, they remove the cover and put you in the water. On the way back in, tie up...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 03 September 2023, 18:47
Replies: 15
Views: 782
Posted By GuyC
I've got the aluminium and plastic ones that came...

I've got the aluminium and plastic ones that came with my Zodiac SIB. The definitely aren't any longer than 6' and you can use them as an oar or a paddle.

I'd suggest buying a cheap'ish set and...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 September 2023, 18:32
Replies: 10
Views: 673
Posted By GuyC
I'm Portsmouth based and tend to visit every...

I'm Portsmouth based and tend to visit every year. It's not got quite the same atmosphere as back in the day when the Guinness bar was by far and away the biggest and busiest stand although maybe...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 August 2023, 16:28
Replies: 8
Views: 604
Posted By GuyC
SDS have a couple of cover manufacturers at...

SDS have a couple of cover manufacturers at different price points. Alternatively I've seen some nice covers made by Ocean Marine but I didn't dare ask the price.

I think you might find the cover...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 August 2023, 16:22
Replies: 1
Views: 205
Posted By GuyC
I had a combined console and jockey seat cover...

I had a combined console and jockey seat cover made by the chap at Southampton Dry Stack. I can't remember his name but if you give SDS a bell I'm sure they'll tell you. It's a very useful cover...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 August 2023, 16:09
Replies: 13
Views: 1,601
Posted By GuyC
I just learned to live with it. With hindsight I...

I just learned to live with it. With hindsight I should have bought a pump with a lower displacement, a bigger wheel and a suicide knob. Power steering on the next one maybe...and outboards.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 August 2023, 20:00
Replies: 12
Views: 650
Posted By GuyC
CCC - Clyde Cruising Club. The one I've got for...

CCC - Clyde Cruising Club. The one I've got for the Outer Hebrides is very useful so I'd expect the others to be good as well.

I'd definitely second the Antares Charts. I use them with the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 August 2023, 14:52
Replies: 10
Views: 878
Posted By GuyC
If that strake is 400mm deep and semi-circular in...

If that strake is 400mm deep and semi-circular in profile, it would add about 125kg of buoyancy per metre of boat.

By comparison a 21" diameter tube will add about 450kg of buoyancy per metre of...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 July 2023, 09:37
Replies: 20
Views: 1,170
Posted By GuyC
Whilst a midge net is a bit of a handicap if you...

Whilst a midge net is a bit of a handicap if you are trying to eat breakfast, in all other respects, it's a winner. I wear one over a baseball cap and it works a treat. I can deal with the little...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 10 July 2023, 21:52
Replies: 45
Views: 2,036
Posted By GuyC
I've still got the RIB but I'm also the proud...

I've still got the RIB but I'm also the proud owner of this. It makes going out in the RIB a very cheap day.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 10 July 2023, 20:07
Replies: 45
Views: 2,036
Posted By GuyC
The joys of the weather in Scotland. When it's...

The joys of the weather in Scotland. When it's good, it's unbeatable (see Roflhat's photos) but the percentage of days it's like that is quite low and it is easy to get caught out. The choice of...
Forum: Bits and pieces 01 July 2023, 07:51
Replies: 4
For Sale: Gecko helmet
Views: 394
Posted By GuyC
That's a bargain for someone. The visors are...

That's a bargain for someone. The visors are astronomically expensive on their own for what they are. I like mine a lot but the best thing is that I put it on my 8 year old and they have no issues...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 June 2023, 18:37
Replies: 38
Views: 1,718
Posted By GuyC
The last time I went there was just before (weeks...

The last time I went there was just before (weeks rather than minutes) the devastating fire. Four or five years ago methinks. No - after Googling it, I discover the fire was in 2011. How time...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 24 June 2023, 19:48
Replies: 11
Views: 1,132
Posted By GuyC
Make sure you are looking at a navigation chart,...

Make sure you are looking at a navigation chart, press the Menu button and select Waypoints and Tracks. You can toggle on and off a light green light that makes tracks visible.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 23 June 2023, 21:15
Replies: 13
Views: 806
Posted By GuyC
There is an interesting MAIB report on a fishing...

There is an interesting MAIB report on a fishing boat that snagged a bomb which went off under the boat. The damage to the crew and the boat is pretty impressive.
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